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Eric Spooner 9a6f916456 Add Bambu Studio cylinder creation tutorial with screenshots
- Add step-by-step instructions for creating 25mm x 50mm cylinder
- Include screenshots showing primitive creation and resizing process
- Add alternative CAD software options for participants
- Provide visual guidance for challenge model creation
2025-10-13 10:13:19 -05:00
Eric Spooner 5f51104a26 Update October challenge: Change to 25mm x 50mm cylinder in vase mode
- Replace pre-supplied model with standard cylinder specification
- Update to vase mode printing (~6g filament vs 250g limit)
- Add vase mode specific tips and requirements
- Update timeline to reflect model spec release date
2025-10-13 10:02:06 -05:00
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- PCTG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
- PLA (Polylactic Acid)
- **Maximum Filament Usage**: 250g per entry
- **Model**: Pre-supplied design (will be distributed to participants)
- **Model Specification**: Cylinder - 25mm diameter × 50mm height
- **Print Mode**: Vase mode (approximately 6 grams of filament)
#### Competition Categories
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#### Submission Requirements
- **Weight Verification**: Final print must be weighed to confirm 250g filament limit
- **Model Compliance**: Cylinder must measure 25mm diameter × 50mm height
- **Vase Mode**: Must be printed in vase mode (single perimeter wall)
- **Weight Verification**: Should use approximately 6 grams of filament
- **Documentation**: Include photos showing transparency (with light sources)
- **Settings Documentation**: Share printer settings used (layer height, temperature, speed, etc.)
- **Process Notes**: Brief description of techniques used to achieve clarity
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### 📅 Timeline
- **Challenge Announcement**: October 1, 2025
- **Model Distribution**: October 3, 2025
- **Model Specification Released**: October 13, 2025
- **Submission Deadline**: October 28, 2025
- **Judging Period**: October 29-30, 2025
- **Winner Announcement**: October 31, 2025
### 💡 Tips for Success
### <EFBFBD> Creating the Cylinder Model
- Experiment with layer heights (smaller often helps with clarity)
- Consider post-processing techniques (vapor smoothing, sanding)
- Optimize print orientation for minimal support material
- Temperature tuning can significantly impact clarity
- Consider printing speed adjustments for better layer bonding
#### Using Bambu Studio
**Step 1: Add Primitive**
1. Open Bambu Studio to a new project
2. Right-click on the build plate
3. Select "Add Primitive"
4. Select "Cylinder"
![Adding Cylinder Primitive](./.images/Oct-Comp-ss1.png)
**Step 2: Resize the Cylinder**
1. Click to resize the cylinder
2. Uncheck "uniform scale" if checked
3. Set X and Y to 25mm
4. Set Z to 50mm
![Resizing Cylinder Dimensions](./.images/Oct-Comp-ss2.png)
#### Alternative Methods
- **Fusion 360**: Create cylinder sketch, extrude to 50mm height
- **Tinkercad**: Use cylinder shape, adjust dimensions
- **FreeCAD**: Create cylinder with specified dimensions
- **Any CAD Software**: Simple cylinder 25mm diameter × 50mm height
### <20>💡 Tips for Success
- **Vase Mode Settings**: Ensure single perimeter, no infill, no top layers
- **Layer Height**: Experiment with smaller layer heights (0.1-0.2mm) for better clarity
- **Print Speed**: Slower speeds in vase mode often improve surface quality
- **Temperature Tuning**: Optimal temperature is critical for transparency
- **Cooling**: Proper part cooling helps maintain wall quality in vase mode
- **Post-Processing**: Light sanding or vapor smoothing can enhance clarity